Current-year tax return


On August 1 of the current year, George Hart, Jr. acquired a 25% interest in the Wilson, Hart, and Company partnership by gift from his father. The partnership interest had been acquired by a $50,000 cash investment by Hart, Sr. 20 years ago. The basis of Hart, Sr.'s partnership interest was $60,000 at the time of the gift. No gift tax was paid. Hart, Jr. sold the 25% partnership interest for $85,000 on December 17 of this year. What type and amount of gain should Hart, Jr. report on his current-year tax return?

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Accounting Basics: Current-year tax return
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